Word of the Day:
recite
What It Means
To repeat aloud (some passage, poem or other text previously memorized, or in front of one's eyes), often before an audience.
To list or enumerate something.
To deliver a recitation.
Janice is able to recite pi to 100 decimals.
Recite in Context
“"I feel the seat. I feel the seat against my arm. I feel my hands," recites Edmonds, her eyes still closed.”
Did You Know?
From Middle English reciten, from Old French reciter, from Latin recitō.
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